Roatan was never on our radar, but when our friend decided to make it his wedding destination, we were elated and this little gem did not disappoint! A little island off Honduras, Roatan is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical landscapes, and world class scuba diving and snorkeling. The February weather stayed at a wonderful 80 degrees with the occasional rain but mostly sunny skies.
Where We Stayed
We were lucky enough to get a room at the Kimpton, a thirty minute drive from the airport. The grounds were absolutely beautiful. There were plenty of available areas to lounge and enjoy sunbathing at this beachfront resort, with a gorgeous oversized pool and beachfront bars and restaurants for a cocktail and delicious eats from sunrise to sunset. The coral reefs were just steps away and snorkeling gear was available at no costs to the guests. As a spa junky, I was incredibly impressed with the service and fully equipped private relaxation area. There were multiple pools at all temperatures including a cold plunge and steaming hot jacuzzis. We also used the oversized gym multiple times. It was well equipped with all types of machines and had floor to ceiling glass windows for beautiful views while you break a sweat.
What I Wore
I kept all my outfits light and breezy, just taking a light sweater in case of a breeze. Linen pants, cotton dresses and shirts were a must. I bought a selection of bathing suits and cover ups from Cupshe and I am loving their unique styles and comfortable fit at an affordable price. I’ve put my favorite Swimwear Essentials together for you to easily shop!
What We Did
Our group enjoyed a mix of relaxation and adventure while in Roatan! Some of our group enjoyed a day of golf at Black Pearl and really loved the beautiful grounds. The true highlight for me was a trip to Maya Eden, an eco park tour where we got to see monkeys, sloths and exotic birds up close and personal. The sloth was especially cute! We also got a tour of a one-of-a-kind butterfly and hummingbird sanctuary, which felt wonderfully magical. We booked our tour through Kimpton which provided transportation and entry tickets. We spent a lot of time on the beach, snorkeling and sunbathing. While I booked my spa through the hotel and made a day out of enjoying the facilities, some chose to do a beachside massage with the locals, who also offer hair braiding and unique trinkets for sale.
What We Ate
We ate most of our meals at the Kimpton which offered the best baleadas for breakfast! Baleadas is a Honduran dish made up of fresh tortillas topped with refried beans, scrambled eggs, cheese, and cream. Yum! You can really get them made any way you want. We also loved the Picoso burgers at the Sea Cat, their delicious fries and jerk chicken wings! Dinner at Alera is a must! I recommend the Cowboy Ribeye and Grilled Red Snapper as well as the Chocolate Nemesis for dessert (pictured). We also ventured off to Luna Muna for dinner one night! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed the seafood dishes as well!
Our trip lasted just five days which felt a little short but we would definitely recommend it, and plan to visit again with our children in the future! There was a lot more shopping, restaurants and beach time we’d love to experience again!
xo,
Ana B
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